2026-2027 Coach - Head 8th Gr Softball - BMS

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia has an opening and is accepting applications for a Head 8th Grade Softball Coach position at Blacksburg Middle School that is available for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach must plan and implement a high quality athletic program that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all athletes. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all athletes by monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

The coaching assignment is a supplemental assignment for a designated athletic season and is compensated in accordance with the School Board-approved athletic supplement schedule. It is not a separate salaried position. The supplement compensates the individual for the successful completion of the responsibilities associated with the designated coaching assignment during the designated athletic season from February 22, 2027, through May 7, 2027. If the individual begins the assignment after the designated period has started, resigns or is removed from the assignment before completion, or otherwise does not fulfill the assignment for the entire designated period, the supplement may be prorated as appropriate. Appointment to a coaching assignment does not guarantee appointment or reappointment to the same or any other coaching assignment in a subsequent season or school year. The Coach’s schedule is determined by the requirements of the assigned sport and may include practices, competitions, tournaments, meetings, travel, and other activities occurring before or after the regular school day, during evenings and weekends, and on school holidays or breaks when scheduled and permitted by the VHSL.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be age 21 or older
• Successful completion of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) required courses accessible at https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level
• Current CPR certification

Supplemental: $1,869.00 - $2,716.08 - depending on experience

PER SEASON - 2/22/2027 through 5/7/2027 - prorated to the start date

FLSA: Non-Exempt

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

MCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at (540) 382-5100.

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries:
Director of Human Resources
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100, ext. 1067
hrd@mcps.org

Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance
Montgomery County Public Schools
750 Imperial Street SE
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 382-5100
leahbressler@mcps.org

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.